When the growing season is over, harvest your seeds and return a portion of them to the library, to help keep the seed library self-sustaining. Donations are accepted at any library location.
Only open-pollinated heirloom (non-hybrid, non-GMO) pesticide-free seeds, which are less then 4 years old are accepted. Seeds should be clean and labelled with the seed type, year grown, and the location where it was grown.
Important note: Do not save seeds from plants grown from hybrid seeds. Seeds from these plants will not produce plants like the parent plant, and will not grow true-to-type.
Celebrate Earth Day
Saturday, April 20 | 11 am – 3 pm | Hazel McCallion Central Library | Drop-in Celebrate Earth Day and learn about the Mississauga Seed Library, Mississauga’s natural areas, and container gardening. In partnership with the City of Mississauga Woodlands & Natural Areas, and Blooming Boulevards.
11 am – 1 pm
Visit the Mississauga Library, Woodlands & Natural Areas, and Blooming Boulevards booths for information about resources, natural areas in Mississauga, programs, and services. There will also be container garden demonstrations and family friendly activities.
1 pm | Mississauga Seed Library
Learn about the Mississauga Seed Library, book recommendations, and how the Library can support your garden.
1:15 pm | Mississauga’s Woodlands & Natural Areas
Learn about Woodlands & Natural Areas, how we manage natural spaces, and parks you will want to visit in Mississauga.
1:45 pm | Container Gardening
Love butterflies and bees, but have no yard space for a garden? No problem! Learn how to grow wildflowers in containers and get a list of container-loving “all star” native plants. Presented by Blooming Boulevards.
The Mississauga Seed Library provides the public with free access to open-pollinated and non GMO seeds. It aims to support local food systems, build seed saving literacy, and promote locally adapted plant genetics. Join a growing community.
The Mississauga Library Seed Library is currently closed, we will reopen when more seeds become available